Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

If you’re looking for an incredible pumpkin recipe that’s just a little different – then these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are just the thing. They have a delicious pumpkin spice flavor, soft and fluffy centers, perfectly domed muffin tops, and so many chocolate chips. I topped mine with a little extra cinnamon sugar too – but that’s totally up to you.

Last Thanksgiving I toiled with the idea of chocolate & pumpkin. I’d never baked anything with both flavors. And while yes, I love them each individually – I really wasn’t sure if they needed a menage a deux.

So last Thanksgiving – my sister and I decided to experiment. Armed with a jar of chocolate spread and a loaf of pumpkin bread, it was time to set the record straight with the whole chumpkin debate. Let’s just say, we’re very thorough testers…

Because after a few slices and a sizeable dent in the chocolate spread – I can assure you the combo is delicious. The comforting taste of pumpkin… the delicious fall spices… the warmth of brown sugar & vanilla… then pair it with chocolate??? To die for.

Plus – it’s a delicious way to expand your pumpkin baking beyond pie. (Ps – do you have a favorite pumpkin pie recipe you can share with me????)

So this fall, I’m bringing you these super moist, cinnamon filled pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. They have all the delicious flavors of fall, PLUS chocolate – all wrapped into fluffy, perfectly moist muffins.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Now – dry, tough muffins have no place in my kitchen. So we’re using sour cream, 2 eggs and oil to keep our muffins soft, fluffy & moist without tasting greasy. Plus, apart from being delicious, the pumpkin also keeps these muffins moist. As a side note – make sure not to over mix your batter. Over mixing muffin batter can lead to tough, hard muffins.

Apart from the fluffy texture, the amazing flavor combo is really what makes these to die for. We’re adding:

lots of spices to the batter – think cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves

a hefty dose of of vanilla

brown sugar creates a delicious caramel undertone,

then the pumpkin and chocolate chips steal the show.

As a note – make sure you’re using pure pumpkin here and not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling won’t work in this recipe since it’s already filled with spices and sugar.

I topped my muffins with a little cinnamon sugar for some extra crunch and bakery-style appearance, but let your cinnamon-loving heart be your guide here.

At the end of the day, these muffins are filled with fall flavors, perfect for pumpkin lovers and a delicious twist on your classic pumpkin loaf or pumpkin muffins. I’m a true chumpkin lover now – and these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins have earned their spot on the fall baking rotation.